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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1891
Page
5
A vintage advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant refreshing remedy that cleanses the kidneys and bowels, dispels colds and fevers, and cures habitual constipation. It notes the product is sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles by leading druggists and urges customers not to accept substitutes.
Dr. Talmage preaches from Mark 10 21 urging readers to seek Christ for happiness usefulness and personal safety. He contrasts worldly comforts with spiritual need noting the danger of late conversion and urging prayer and renewal across young old poor and middle classes as an old tramp rides a train to safety after a perilous zero temperature rescue.
The note discusses pumice stone used for smoothing parchment and sharpening records. It cites Ex-Governor Ames of Massachusetts and brother Frob. Ames valued at 10 million and 225 million dollars respectively. It also mentions medical observations on limb hypertrophy and atrophy, then reports on prison affairs in Indianapolis and a fraud case in Laurente Indiana involving Dr M Schutt, with a $2,300 loss to a Miller of Kosciusko county.
A fragmented notice concerns Castoria usage across generations and a misquoted line about a missing South Bend man found dead in a race. A separate letter promotes a claimed cure for consumption offering free bottles to readers who mail addresses.
Oclando Johnson a Greensburg school teacher who struck Mr Myers weeks ago over a remark about his mother will face discipline for bad conduct in a city hearing.
Wake up with bitter taste in mouth and Languor. Simmons Liver Regulator corrects bilious stomach and cleanses the furred tongue. Suitable for children and adults. claimed 40 years of proven reputation and harmless use even for the youngest or most delicate.
An advertisement promotes a product named Tobacco Antidote priced at ten dollars and claims it will curb tobacco use for a month. It urges mail payment to a Decatur address and promises a box with explicit directions.
Northbound train schedule lists stations Terre Haute Worthington Welch Elliston Fowler Lester Newberry Slinkard Washington Evansville. Timings show Ex Mail 810 am 9 55 10 00 10 20 10 34 10 42 1 00 pm 4 00 pm with stops and connection notes.
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